Writing Formula for Ionic Compounds

Name the following ionic compound: BeCl₂

• beryllium chlorine
• beryllium II chloride
• beryllium chloride
• beryllium dichloride

What is the correct formula for the compound, lithium oxide?

• LiO
• Li₂O
• LiO₂
• Li₂O₂

Answer explanation

Write the formula for Br and Ba.

• BaBr₂

• Ba₂Br

• BaBr

• Ba₃B

Write the formula for O and Ca.

• CaO₃

• CaO₂

• Ca₂O

• CaO

Write the chemical formula for Mg and P.

• MgP₂

• Mg₂P₂

• Mg₃P₂

Write the chemical formula for O and K.

• KO₂

• KO

• K₂O

Write the chemical formula for Mg and S.

• MgS
• Mg₂S

• MgS₂

Write the chemical formula for F and Al.

• AlF₃

• AlF

• Al₃F

What is the formula for Aluminum chloride?

• AlCl₃

• AlCl

• Al₂Cl₃

• Al₃Cl

Name the following compound: MgBr₂

• Magnesium bromide

• Magnesium dibromide

• Magnesium bromine

• Manganese bromide